Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to conference abstract looking at caffeine in pregnancy and pregnancy loss
A conference abstract, being presented at the ASRM (American Society for Reproductive Medicine) scientific congress in Philadelphia, reports that caffeine … read more
expert reaction to study on rates of cattle TB and the badger cull
Research, published in Scientific Reports, reports a reduction in bovine TB rates in areas surrounding badger culls. Prof Rosie … read more
expert reaction to study on sugary food and drink intake and weight gain in mice
Research, published in Molecular Metabolism, reports that sugary drinks are associated with weight gain in mice, whereas sugary food is not. … read more
expert reaction to randomised controlled trial on a healthy diet intervention and symptoms of depression in young adults
Research, published in PLOS ONE, reports that a healthy diet may reduce depression symptoms in adolescents. Dr Paul Keedwell, … read more
expert reaction to Chemistry Nobel Prize
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to John B Goodenough (University of Texas at Austin), M Stanley … read more
Lyme disease in the UK
Lyme disease is a relatively rare infection in the UK, with about 2,000 to 3,000 cases diagnosed per year. But … read more
expert reaction to study looking at badger behaviour inside the cull zone
Research, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, reports on the impact of culling on individual badger behaviour. Lord … read more
expert reaction to study looking at a compound found in tomatoes and sperm quality
A study, published in the European Journal of Nutrition, reports that sperm quality can be improved by a compound found … read more
Prof Didier Queloz – winner of 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics
Prof Didier Queloz, of Cambridge University, was announced as one of the winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics … read more
expert reaction to Physics Nobel Prize
The 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics has been won buy James Peebles (Princeton University, USA), Didier Queloz (University of Geneva, … read more
is mandatory vaccination of school children the answer?
At the 2019 Tory Party conference, the Health secretary Matt Hancock responded to the figures showing a further decline in … read more
expert reaction to study on ecig vapour and cancer in mice
Research, published in PNAS, reports that e-cigarette vapour may be carcinogenic in the lungs of mice. A Before the Headlines … read more
ecig vapour and cancer in mice
Research, published in PNAS, reports that e-cigarette vapour may be carcinogenic in the lungs of mice. A Roundup of comments … read more
Prof David Nutt responds to news of the resignation of an expert from the ACMD
Prof Alex Stevens has resigned from the Home Office’s Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), citing political interference in … read more
expert reaction to the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019 being won by Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe of the Francis Crick Institute and the University of Oxford (along with William G. Kaelin Jr. and Gregg L. Semenza from the US)
Prof Sir Peter J. Ratcliffe, of the Francis Crick Institute and the University of Oxford, along with William G. Kaelin … read more
expert reaction to Tafida Raqeeb ruling from High Court
The High Court has ruled that Tafida Raqueeb’s parents are allowed to take her abroad for treatment for her severe … read more
expert reaction to study of lung biopsies of patients with lung injury due to vaping
Research, published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), reports that lung injuries from vaping are most likely connected … read more
expert reaction to press release on microplastics and cell death
Research, presented at the Plastic Health Summit in Amsterdam, reports that microplastics may harm human health. Prof Richard Lampitt, Leader … read more
expert reaction to paper advising against routine bowel cancer testing for all over 50s
A study, published in The BMJ, reports that the benefits of bowl cancer screening for 50-79 year olds with low … read more
expert reaction to study on association of antidepressant use with adverse health outcomes
A study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, examined the existing evidence on antidepressants and links to negative health outcomes. Dr … read more